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Where Do Squirrel Droppings Go? (And Other Squirrel Mysteries)

You rarely see squirrel droppings because they're small (raisin-sized), decompose quickly on the forest floor, and squirrels don't bury them. I've found pellets under my suet feeder—evidence of their nightly raids. For deep dives into squirrel biology, check out Squirrel Place.

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